How to convert 15 6/2 to a decimal number?

Some mixed numbers, such as 15 6/2, represent a value that can also be expressed as a decimal (which can make certain calculations and comparisons easier to perform).

Step-by-step conversion of 15 6/2 to a decimal number

  1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator: 15 × 2 = 30
  2. Add this result to the numerator: 30 + 6 = 36
  3. Divide the previous result by the denominator: 36 ÷ 2 = 18

So the mixed number 15 6 2 as a decimal is 18.

Please note that you can also express this result as a fraction by simplifying 36/2 = 18/1.